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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A course that examines the elements of fiction in short story and novel form, selecting contemporary authors who focus on justice issues and multicultural experience.
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3.00 Credits
A study of novels written by women from the developing world, in the post-colonial period (generally the 1960s on). Students read theory of the novel and post-colonial literary theory, as well as novels from Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. These novels are considered in regional and international context.
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1.00 Credits
Special Topics
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3.00 Credits
Focusing on award-winning novels from non-Western countries, this course examines a number of cultural issues - social, political, and religious - that shape, empower or challenge personal identity and fictional character.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines contemporary young adult literature (YAL) and its main categories, including realistic fiction, fantasy, dystopian/sci-fi, historical, memoir, and graphic novel. We will consider the literary merits of selected award-winning and notable YAL texts as well as their potential to contribute to larger discussions of social, multicultural, and justice issues. Connections between YA novels/memoirs and the multimedia landscape of film, social media, blogs, etc. will also be explored. Students will have the opportunity to produce both critical and creative works as they respond to texts as well present on current trends in YAL.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides an on-campus learning experience on staff at the student newspaper, The Waltonian. One credit is awarded for 40 hours on the job up to a maximum of three credits in one semester. Hours calculation shows that a staff writer can earn one credit in a semester; a section editor, two credits in a semester; a managing editor or editor-in-chief, three credits in a semester. The course may be repeated, up to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisite: ENG 200 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
The course introduces students to creative work in three of the following genres: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. Through careful craft analyses of literary texts, students will learn to read as writers, and write using basic conventions of each genre. The study of theory, discussion of writing strategies and participation in in-class workshops help prepare students to produce a polished manuscript consisting of two revised pieces in the genres covered. Students focus on the concepts of image and sound, as well as an exploration of the creative process.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar offering training in both theory and practice for students planning to work as writing assistants in Eastern's Writing Center. Topics include writing center theory, effective interpersonal communication, and the teaching of grammar and writing strategies. Prerequisites: 3.0 cumulative GPA and interview with Writing Center staff during the spring semester prior to course.
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1.00 Credits
Writing Assistant Internship
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3.00 Credits
Designed to improve writing skills, encourage thought and composition, and discover the relationship between writing and the Christian faith. Time will be spent writing and revising, reading and responding to those readings, and discussing and applying principles.
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